Jaipur, Oct 14
At least 15 people, including three children and four women, were injured when a bus en route to Jodhpur from Jaisalmer caught fire on Tuesday.
The incident occurred near Thaiyat village, about 20 kilometers from Jaisalmer, around 3.30 p.m., causing chaos and panic on the busy route.
Fifteen people sustained burn injuries in the incident. Among them were three children and four women who were rescued in a critical condition, police said.
The seriously injured included Imamat (30) and her son. Both were later referred to Jodhpur for further care. Army personnel from a nearby base also reached the location to assist in rescue and fire-control efforts.
Officials said that the exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, though preliminary reports suggest a possible short circuit or engine overheating.